Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister urges armed factions to disarm and join state institutions
Newly elected Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi urged armed factions in the country to work “under the umbrella of the state and its official institutions.”
Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report
Iraq condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia amid US pressure on Iranian-backed militias
Justice in Baghdad: Iraq convicts notorious Saddam Hussein-era torturer
Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala
In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.
Iraqi Kurdish government and Baghdad make progress on restarting oil exports
The ICC in Paris eliminated the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) independent pipeline exports through Turkey after granting the federal gov of Iraq rights to market all Iraqi oil.
US forces accounted for after reported rocket attack in Baghdad, official says
Two Iraqi security sources said an initial investigation showed three rockets were fired, including one that landed near buildings used by Iraqi counter-terrorism forces.
US carried out strike in Iraq, US official says
Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath reported that Israel intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iraq to Eilat near the time of the explosions.
Governments alarmed as 50-100k Pakistani workers flee to live in Iraq
50,000 Pakistanis have disappeared in Iraq after the Ashura pilgrimage in Karbala. Many are thought to work illegally.
Four Iraqi police officers killed in fighting with ISIS
Allegedly taking shelter in the rural town, IS fighters emerged from hiding and attacked law enforcement, leading to the deadly clash, according to police.
Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback
His return likely planned for the 2025 parliamentary election, could threaten the growing clout of rivals, including Iraqi Shi'ite parties and armed factions close to Iran.
Mysterious explosion highlights threats of Iraqi Shi'ite militias - analysis
Who are the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq who threaten Israel, the US, and the region?
Airstrike hits military base south of Baghdad used by terror organization, sources say
A huge blast hit an Iraqi military base used by Popular Mobilization Forces near Baghdad.
On Iranian commander's request, Iraqi terrorists dial down attacks on US
Esmail Qaani said the militias should lie low to avoid US strikes on their senior commanders, destruction of key infrastructure, or even a direct retaliation against Iran, the sources said.
